Su Lai Chuan

Famous for ba-wan and taro cake, this institution celebrated its 70th anniversary with a facelift in 2024. The third-generation owner still makes ba-wan like his grandparents did – freshly ground rice milk is poured into a bowl before a filling of pork shin, shiitake, chestnut and bamboo shoot is added. The steamed dumpling is then poached in oil, and drizzled with a sweet bean paste and miso sauce. Add garlic purée or home-made chilli sauce for an extra kick.